LLM Criminal Justice and Criminal Law at University of Leeds

Programme overview

An advanced LLM developing a sophisticated knowledge of criminal justice and criminal law at domestic and international levels, combining theory with practical application.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules cover fundamental principles, theories and approaches in criminal justice and criminal law and the relationship between theory, research and practice, with optional specialist modules and an independent dissertation.

Career pathways

Public service, private, voluntary and other sectors; recent graduates have joined law firms, charities and higher education, and many continue to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international) and 10 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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